1624 - Communications (IT) Project Manager

Sigma Defense•Grand Forks, ND

7d•$100,000 - $142,000

About The Position

Sigma Defense is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex IT Communications initiatives within a government contracting environment. This role will serve as the primary bridge between technical engineering teams and government stakeholders, ensuring that mission-critical communication systems are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with federal security standards. The hired candidate will be experienced with working in Secure facilities and have a keen understanding of ICD705 and related requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

At least 10-15 years of experience in DoD Network Engineering.
8-10 years of experience in advising DoD communications projects.
Ability to translate highly technical engineering concepts into executive-level briefings for government stakeholders.
Expert in using project management tools to track milestones, manage budgets, and mitigate risks in a contract-driven environment.
Capable of leading cross-functional teams including software engineers, systems architects, and cybersecurity specialists.
Demonstrates a deep understanding of mission-critical communication systems, such as Tactical Data Links, SATCOM, or C5ISR initiatives.
Comprehensive understanding of federal regulations, including NIST security frameworks and the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation).
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure optimum productivity.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with managers, supervisors, peers, and customers.
Ability to quickly grasp and implement technical concepts.
An understanding of network security best practices.
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on assigned tasks.
Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
At least some college coursework at an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field of study.
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact between SIGMA Defense and government leadership for IT solution delivery.
Develop and maintain critical project artifacts, including documents and historical trackers.
Lead specific technical comm infrastructure improvements.
Direct the full lifecycle of IT communication upgrades, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
Provide dedicated project continuity for the Sigma Defense team embedded within the group.
Liaison with NSA personnel on the activation and funding of VoIP, dVTC, and sVTC devices.
Liaison with communications on the creation of network accounts and ensure compliancy standards are maintained.
Responsible for deploying and tracking sustainment and maintenance Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephones, Desktop Video Teleconference (dVTC), and Studio Video Teleconference (sVTC) devices.
Must be able to learn new systems as well when talking about switches and firewalls.